The 2014 Subaru Impreza rolls into the new model year with standard all-wheel drive and excellent safety ratings.

Last year, the Impreza added a bunch of standard features including standard Bluetooth connectivity, steering wheel audio controls, and a USB/iPod port. For 2014, Limited models add a rearview camera and the navigation system is now packaged with Aha smartphone integration. Subaru offers a quintet of Impreza models: three sedans (base, Premium, and Limited) and two hatchbacks (Sport Premium and Sport Limited).

The Impreza features a sharp design and hexagonal grille; the front has enough character to avoid being dull but doesn’t try too hard to be angular. Power side view mirrors and 15-inch steel wheels are standard, with heated mirrors, 16- and 17-inch alloy rims available. A power moonroof and fog lights are also optional.

Under the hood, Subaru puts its 148-horsepower, 2.0-liter, flat-four engine with 145 pounds feet of torque and mates it to either a five-speed manual gearbox or a continuously variable automatic transmission (CVT) to feed power through the all-wheel drive system. The redesigned Impreza got a big fuel economy upgrade over its predecessor, helped by a diet plan that saw the latest generation shed weight and size. With the five-speed manual, the Impreza gets 25 mpg in the city and 34 mpg on the highway. The CVT improves those figures to 27/36 mpg city/highway.

Subaru equips all Impreza models with the same safety features, including the company’s Vehicle Dynamic Control, stability and traction control, antilock brakes with emergency braking assist, electronic brake-force distribution and brake override. Manual transmission models include hill start assist. Seven airbags, including front, front side-impact, side curtains and a driver’s knee airbag help shield occupants. The Impreza earned a full five-star overall rating from the NHTSA and a Top Safety Pick award from the IIHS.

We are big fans of the 2013 Subaru Impreza, which offers plenty of standard features, good fuel economy, and a modern look into a tidy all-wheel-drive package.

EPA Fuel Economy

City:25 - 27 MPG

Highway:33 - 36 MPG

Vehicle crash and safety data is provided by NHTSA, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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Safety Rating

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Consumer Reviews Summary

Overall Rating:

4.6/5

Value:

4.6/5

Exterior:

4.6/5

Interior:

4.5/5

Comfort:

4.6/5

Performance:

4.3/5

Reliability:

4.8/5

29 of 30 (96%) consumers said they would recommend this vehicle to a friend.

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